FIve Things You Need to Know Today: March 5

1. Bellevue High School boys hoops has made it to the state title game Saturday. They will play Lakes High School at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Tacoma Dome for the 3A state title. Read about their playoff climb .

2. Are you looking for a home? Let Bellevue Patch help you on your search with , our weekly feature of local open houses.

3. Think you have a great free throw? Register for the V Throw contest at 24 Hour Fitness. The event is Saturday at , 1505 140th Ave NE. The competition and fundraiser benefits the V Foundation for Cancer Research. You can find donation information and more by clicking .

4. The will be closing early at 3pm on Saturday, March 5 for the Literary Lions Gala. The celebrates the talents of local authors, raises awareness for literacy programs, showcases the library and raises funds for innovative reading programs. Take a literary tour while meeting with authors throughout the Bellevue Library. The event starts at 6 p.m. tonight.

5. It's Get Crafy Saturday at the . Today's family activity is paper weaving. Children 4-12 can learn to warp and weft with premade patterns or freestyle. It's $2 materials fee per child or FREE with admission ($10 adult, $7 student/senior).

Bonus:  On Sunday, bright and early at 8:30 a.m., join the Total Experience Gospel Choir and Grace Lutheran Church in special worship service heading into Lent. Music starts at 8:30 am with worship from 9 am to noon. A Louisiana-style feed follows worship. There will be a free-will offering to benefit Haiti. For more information,